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DDI: Pools, Hot Tub, Easy Beach Access, sleeps up to 5

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 577 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

With a stay at this condo in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens. .This beach condo is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Port of Galveston and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Moody Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DDI: Pools, Hot Tub, Easy Beach Access, sleeps up to 5

Beautiful Gulf view condos – Great location, year-round pools, great amenities, and great for the entire family!

In the Dawn condominiums voted best condominium rental complex in Galveston 2023 & 2024 in the Galveston Best of the Island awards. The Houston Chronicle calls the Best of the Island Awards the "Oscars of the Gulf Coast". Come stay at the best!

Driftwood Dreams I, in the Dawn Condominium Complex, is a beautifully furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with great views of the Gulf from its second floor balcony. The master suite features a king size bed with luxury linens, soft comfortable pillows. The bath is all ceramic with walk in shower and custom glass door. Large soft towels are provided for your comfort. 40" HD TV in the Master Bedroom.

Room configurations
• 1st Bedroom: King bed with en suite shower, toilet, sink
• Living room: Queen sofa sleeper, twin roll away,

The sunny living room features queen sleeper sofa, large overstuffed chairs and is well appointed to give you that "beach" charm. A 48" TV, basic cable and Blu-ray DVD player are available for your use. Adjacent to the living room is an exterior deck with unobstructed Gulf views and outdoor seating for 6. Benches convert to a picnic table. A great place for watching the sunset.

The dining room has large table with available seating for 4, with additional 2 chairs stored in laundry area. The kitchen is fully stocked; smooth top electric stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, garbage disposal, dishwasher, refrigerator with large freezer and Emeril stainless steel pots and pans, silverware, glassware and dish place-settings. Tupperware, bowls, measuring cups, strainers and other cooking utensils provided.

DON'T BE FOOLED! Other condos on the Seawall only offer a fridge and a microwave, maybe a hot plate. This unit has a FULL kitchen. Oven, Stove and ALL the cookware to cook your own meals.

The condo is best suited for 2 people (in the master bedroom). However, when using the living room queen size sleeper sofa, it comfortably sleeps 4. There is also a twin rollaway to sleep up to 5 people.

Full sized washing machine and dryer are located inside the unit.

Our beach hall closet includes sand toys and beach chairs to make your short trip the beach effortless. We've included a cooler, and beach towels for your convenience as well.

The Dawn is secure facility with all doors and gates opened with codes. A wrought iron fence surrounds the property to ensure your privacy and security. Ample (fee-based) parking is available on the property as first come first serve. TRAILERS are NOT ALLOWED under any circumstances. Beautifully landscaped grounds with 2 available pools year-round, a hot tub, community center, charcoal grills and exercise lounge. And to top it all off, Babe's Beach is right across the street, with access from the stop light at the corner of the property.

This condo is on the second floor. Guests must be able to navigate one flight of stairs.

All guests must check in with the Condo HOA upon arrival. Parking pass is included in your rental fees for ONE vehicle! Additional vehicles are $40-$50 per vehicle per stay (depending on length of stay) and include pool wrist bands for up to 5 guests.

We also have Driftwood Dreams II, a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo immediately next door through a connecting door and you can rent both condos together as Driftwood Dreams III.

NOTE: Upon booking this property, you will be required to sign a House Agreement, provide a copy of your driver license, provide a guest list of everyone's names and ages within 48 hours of booking. You will also be required to place a damage and cleaning deposit hold three days prior to arrival.

ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED per the HOA rules.

Check in any time after 4PM, check out no later than 11AM.

POLICIES
• Must be at least 25 years old to book and be staying at the property (no booking for others)
• No events, parties or large gatherings including prom, bachelor/bachelorette, graduation and TEEN groups – if this is your intent, please look elsewhere
• No smoking inside or on decks/balconies. Please dispose of cigarette butts appropriately.
• No pets allows per HOA rules (30+ day stays are exempt)
• Requires one flight of stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
• Fee-based parking pass required for all vehicles in complex. ONE parking pass included in rental fee.
• Additional fees and taxes may apply
• Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Violation of any rules (above) or stated in our House Agreement may constitute loss of security hold.

Cancellation policy: Guest receives 100.00% of rent if cancellation occurs at least 14 days before arrival. No refunds within 14 days of arrival.

GVR04948
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jom and Monica

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in unit, on balcony or stairwe

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 825 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GVR04948

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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DDI: Pools, Hot Tub, Easy Beach Access, sleeps up to 5 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Retreat

Perfect location! After enjoying a day on the beach or on the Strand it was great to relax on the balcony and hear the waves crashing on the Gulf. Great amenities and very clean, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

charlene s.

Galveston

Old and worn. Exterior of condo has not been maintained. Interior was only somewhat better. Shower was gross. Only one Keurig coffee pod was provided and no creamer. We have rented several places before in Galveston. We tried this one because it had more square footage. We will go back to our tried and true one next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

We loved the proximity to the beach and the pools, easy to navigate after flying in from Minnesota. Galveston is a very interesting and beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy cozy stay!

We went for our first Dickens on the Strand and we were so excited. The condo was so comfy and cozy and very clean. Such a cute place and in a clean complex. Would rent it again!!!!! Paula
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Driftwood

We were upgraded to a 2BR when th air conditioner failed in the first unit (prior to our arrival). Property owners provided good communications, with plenty of detail. We needed to get a parking pass from Dawn Condominiums management office. We were lucky enough to catch the office person on their way out. No complaints or complications. We ate takeout free Mel's Blue Plate dinner (it's counter in the gas station a couple blocks away. Highly recommend going there for shrimp and onion rings.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and nice little view too!

Nice clean apartment home with all the amenities we needed for a couple of days at the beach. Perfect! Good communication with managers/owners too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Good place to stay me and my family will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

Property was right across the beach! So absolutely great location! The property was extremely clean! We enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location/ secure and comfortable stay

The location near the seawall was great. The property is very well maintained and the staff in the office very helpful. The condo was exactly what was needed and very clean. Nice little balcony to view the gulf. Gated facilities and parking that is secure. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in visiting Galveston. If we return we will definitely stay here. Thanks to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect accommodations

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Location, Very Nice People

VERY good communication from owners. Complete instructions and all the codes worked, which is rare. Property is in great condition, and is exactly as described/pictured. Unit itself is in great condition and is obviously maintained with care. We enjoyed our stay very much, and plan to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was directly across the street… use crosswalk! Far enough from pier to be quiet at night. Close enough to everything to get there quick and have fun. Watch the sunset from the balcony. Not a fan of the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st visit to Galveston

Great unit for the two of us. Very clean and well equipped to meet our needs. It was fun to be close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A. M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Driftwood Dreams 1

It was so easy to book; pictures and details online matches the condo perfectly. We received all the information we needed, which made the check in and check out so easy and also easy to get into condo. Owners checked in with us after checking in to check on everything for us! Very good location; view was great! So many extras were provided in the condo! Good value!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Oklahoma City, OK USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Condo!

Driftwood Dreams was the perfect condo for my husband and me. The complex is very nice & maintained well, & right across from the beach. The actual condo was super nice and very clean w/all the amenities one would need. They even supplied beach towel, chairs & toys for use. Super easy access w/clear instructions & the hosts had excellent communication. Will definitely stay here again, or at any of their other rentals! Definitely 5 stars plus!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The condo had everything we could have possibly needed. It was nice to have a cooler and chairs for the beach. The balcony has a good view and we were just steps from the beach. The location is centralized so we were a short walk or quick drive from everything we needed. We only used one of the pools, but it was perfect for the kiddos with the shallow parts and plenty big for everyone there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water

This is a great place to stay. Location across from the beach and next to Walmart. Everything you need in 10 minutes. Clean pools. Very clean condo. The listing is well thought out. Quick responding owners. They make sure you have what you need. Great selection of towels and linens. Clean mattress on the pullout and roll away- which is not always the case. You can tell things are updated. We only used the fridge for our short stay but kitchen seemed well stocked. Washer dryer worked great. We stayed with a large group using many units in the complex. Our owner seemed to have the best communication. Others said their sliding doors to porches had no locks. Definitely check reviews or just stay with Jom and Monica if you want everything taken care of. Only down side was the times the office was open. We never made it too get the parking pass because we were in a tournament and not there when they were open. Luckily no problems though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Will definitely refer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dirty pool, not the best management

The property owners were extremely nice, but not very understanding of a situation when I was trying to move dates. The pools were not very clean, water was murky. I don’t agree with having to pay the property to park in a parking lot that is gated in when we are already paying for the condo + extra fees. That is not the owners fault. Also you had to have wrist bands to be able to swim, and if you do not you them then you have to go purchase them at the front desk. the lady working in the office was not very nice and had negative comments back to say. She also walked around the pool kicking out people who clearly had young children making them get out the pool and go purchase bands to be able to swim. I do not personally think that is very professional nor do I think it’s appropriate. The building are also not marked very well to be able to find a unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice near beach condo

Is short walking distance to beach. Property was very clean, kitchen was well stocked as to cooking/eating items, A/C was very good (was quite hot outside) and kept inside comfortable. Owner's were extremely friendly, responsive and provided excellent information as to the property. Will stay with this owner again (they have a dozen or so properties). Bed is little on the soft side if that matters to you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galveston weekend for family of 5

The property was right across the street from the beach with very easy access. The two pools were very nice and we used these every day also. This condo was bigger than any others we have stayed in. It had a regular kitchen which was great because we cooked all of our meals. We really enjoyed staying here and would use this condo again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Perfect for our little couple getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Outstanding property! Clean and very well stocked with whatever you needed. Perfect location to beach, restaurants, and The Strand.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023